Recounts the adventures of Annie, her big brother Simon, and their dog Hazel as they bake banana muffins, care for their neighbor's baby, and save their dog from a close encounter with a porcupine.
Recounts four adventures of Annie, her big brother Simon, and their dog Hazel as they collect horse chestnuts, visit a lake to observe and sketch wildlife, muse about the nature of dogs and cats, and deal with Simon's sneeze.